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Islamic Rings & Gems: The Zucker Collection Edited by Derek J. Content (Book)
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This book is a catalogue of Benjamin Zucker's collection of Islamic rings and inscribed gems, which offers a comprehensive chronological listing of 102 rings. Having 551 pages with 200 colour and 400 black & white illustrations showing two or three differing views of rings from all the important periods of Islamic art. There are a number of rare examples attributable to Fatimid Egypt and Syria together with some splendid examples from Mughal India. From greater Iran comes an important group of Seljuq rings as well as Timurid and Safavid examples. Having trilingual text in English, Arabic and Hebrew.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.25 in (285.75 mm)Width: 9 in (228.6 mm)Depth: 2 in (50.8 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1987
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. there is a dedication to a previous owner on the title page.
- Seller Location:North Yorkshire, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4852596943
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